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Joseph Campbell brought mythology to a mass audience. His bestselling books, including The Power of Myth and The Hero with a Thousand Faces, are the rare blockbusters that are also scholarly classics.While Campbells work reached wide and deep as he covered the worlds great mythological traditions, he never wrote a book on goddesses in world mythology. He did, however, have much to say on the subject. Between 1972 and 1986 he gave over twenty lectures and workshops on goddesses, exploring the figures, functions, symbols, and themes of the feminine divine, following them through their transformations across cultures and epochs.In this provocative volume, editor Safron Rossia goddess studies scholar, professor of mythology, and curator of collections at Opus Archives, which holds the Joseph Campbell archival manuscript collection and personal librarycollects these lectures for the first time. In them, Campbell traces the evolution of the feminine divine from one Great Goddess to many, from Neolithic Old Europe to the Renaissance. He sheds new light on classical motifs and reveals how the feminine divine symbolizes the archetypal energies of transformation, initiation, and inspiration.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Goddesses: Mysteries of the Feminine Divine'? A: The book explores the evolution of the feminine divine in mythology, drawing from Joseph Campbell's lectures on goddesses that span from Neolithic times to the Renaissance.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is edited by Safron Rossi, a goddess studies scholar, while the content is based on lectures by Joseph Campbell.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of the book is a hardcover.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 336 pages.
- Q: When was 'Goddesses: Mysteries of the Feminine Divine' published? A: The book was published on December 10, 2013.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic study as it combines scholarly insights with accessible narratives, following Campbell's acclaimed approach to mythology.
- Q: What themes are covered in the book? A: The themes include the figures, functions, symbols, and transformations of the feminine divine across different cultures and historical periods.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: Yes, it is part of the collected works of Joseph Campbell, which includes various other influential texts on mythology.
- Q: Can this book be considered a good introduction to goddess mythology? A: Absolutely, the book provides a comprehensive overview of goddess mythology, making it a valuable resource for both beginners and those familiar with the subject.
- Q: What makes this book unique compared to other mythology books? A: This book uniquely compiles Joseph Campbell's extensive lectures on goddesses, providing insights that have not been published in book form before.